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Sony PCG-NV290 Quick Start Manual

1. 2 3 4 5 6 Logon to the Microsoft Windows desktop Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive Click Start on the Windows taskbar and right click My Computer Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Right click the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu Unknown devices are identified by a yellow question mark A device with a driver problem is identified by a yellow exclamation point In the Hardware Update Wizard click to select Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next CO VAIO Computer Quick Start 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media floppy CD ROM option 10 Click to select the Include this location in the search check box 11 Click Browse The Browse For Folder dialog box appears 12 Navigate to the optical drive and click to select the Application Recovery CD The CD contents are displayed 13 Click the folder name of the device in which you want to reinstall and click OK The Hardware Update Wizard appears 14 Click Next and select the device folder The Microsoft Windows operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD 15 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive 16 Turn off your computer by click
2. CD s on page 38 for more information The System Recovery CD s contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased System Recovery options Q Default System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software programs are restored on this drive only Q Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard drive You can set the partition sizes for both Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software programs are restored Q Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive All original factory settings the operating system and preinstalled software are restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media To use the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen may appear during the downloading process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD into the optical drive The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer 2 Turn off your computer by clicking Start and then Turn off computer 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer The System Recovery utility restarts from the op
3. Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Applying Ergonomics Locating C
4. computer Handling the LCD Screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun This can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This can cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction VAIO Computer Quick Start Index A AC adapter 26 Application Recovery CD 38 B battery indicator 19 brightness adjusting 28 brightness control 28 buttons left 19 power 19 right 19 C caps lock 19 computer cables 56 care 55 cleaning 57 controls and connectors 19 LCD screen 57 online support 51 specifications 17 specifications online 32 storage 56 troubleshooting 44 turning off 33 turning on 26 unpacking 16 updates 32 computer screen LCD locating 19 connecting dial up 32 controls 19 brightness 28 D DC IN port 20 dial up connection 32 E Electronic Flyer 32 Energy Star 5 Ethernet port 21 F faxes laws gove
5. interference 9 U unpacking the computer 16 updates 32 USB port 20 user guide 31 W wireless LAN indicator 19 Index http www sony com vaio Printed in USA 2002 Sony Electronics Inc 4 668 169 01
6. 8 HW DVD Wave Length 784 nm CD 660 nm DVD O VAIO Computer Quick Start DVD RW Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output 330 uW CD 82 7 uW DVD Wave Length 785 nm CD 655 nm DVD The use of optical instruments A with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Visible and invisible laser A radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Unpacking Your Computer Applying Ergonomics Locating Controls and Ports VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit Power Cord Ten Key Bay unit AC Adapter 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit Weight Saver Do not store anything inside the weight saver Items stored in the weight saver may break or make it difficult to remove the weight saver from the multipurpose bay Unpacking Your Computer Documents Q VAIO Computer User Guide A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 31 for more i
7. SONY VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG NV200 Series Contents Notice to USCIS u u uu uann azan 5 SOT O UD ll s besa ek k heyan ste 15 Unpacking Your CompUter ereee 16 Applying Ergonomics keke k 18 Locating Controls and DOrtS e e 19 Getting Started 25 Turning On Your Computer 26 Using the TOUR Dad At deters reminder yes 29 Registering Your Computer cceeseseeeeeeeeeeeees 30 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 31 Setting Up A Dial Up Connection ss ssesesseseeseeeesse 32 Turning Off Your Computer E e 33 Expanding Your Computing Power 35 Upgrading M mo teen nee 36 Locating Preinstalled Programs 36 Using the Recovery CDs 37 Application and System Recovery CDS 38 Using Your Recovery CDs 38 o gt VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting E 43 Troubleshooting Your Computer 44 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen 47 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad 48 Support OP ONS gt xy anne nantes 51 Program Support Information 52 Caring for Your Comp ueer 55 Storing Your Computer roro 56 Using Cables and Connections ssssesseeeesesseesseess
8. Selected models may come with a PC Card Sony DVgate Handycam i LINK Mavica MagicGate Memory Stick Fe Memory rasa Stick mses MovieShaker VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Media Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Acrobat Reader Photoshop Photoshop Elements and Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compat
9. Service Center at 1 888 4 SONY PC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to CO VAIO Computer Quick Start state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8 inches 20 cm between the radiator and body excluding extremities hands wrists and feet Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way IC RSS 210 Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be
10. aines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Notice to Users Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 2 CD RW DVD Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output 64 uW CD 1 2
11. ays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer Sony Customer Support Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may have with your computer Q Limited Warranty Extension Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details Product Information Notification By giving Sony your contact information you will enable Sony to reach you regarding performance updates and upgrades You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration opportunities later Turning On Your Computer Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide The VAIO Computer User Guide is a searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer To open the user guide 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Help and Supp
12. e Your supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it however you can begin charging it when you use your AC adapter See Powering Your Computer in your online VAIO Computer User Guide for more information about using batteries See also Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 31 To insert a battery 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer Opening the Battery Bay 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery Inserting a Battery Battery supplied VAIO logo facing up PA 3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place EA O Z gt Turning On Your Computer Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off The battery indicator 1 shows the battery status The indicator blinks as the battery charges See Powering Your Computer in your online VAIO Computer User Guide for more information To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer ET Dj Com M gt o Power cord supplied AC adapter supplied 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter and plug the other end into an AC outlet U
13. e information Q All Programs The All Programs file on the Start menu contains a list of all the preinstalled programs on your computer Using the Recovery CDs Q Application and System Recovery CDs Q Using Your Recovery CDs VAIO Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You will need an optical drive to use these recovery CDs If your computer does not come with an optical drive use an external optical drive Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and software programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CD s Using the System Recovery CD s Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s utility enables you to reinstall individual software programs device drivers and repair software programs if they become corrupted or are
14. er Service on the Web at http www ita sel sony com support Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer m Q Q Storing Your Computer Using Cables and Connections Cleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen VAIO Computer Quick Start Storing Your Computer Q Q Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 40 F 5 C High humidity DO do Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may
15. erased Reinstalling an individual program or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 40 for more information You must be using a Windows operating system to run the Application Recovery CD utility EA O y Using Your Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open programs Logon to the Microsoft Windows desktop Insert Sony Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility starts automatically Click OK in the VAIO welcome window The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears Double click the Software folder icon Double click the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD s 1
16. ers should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalency Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of EE devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5 The REN for this equipment is 0 2 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans cert
17. g Your Computer Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer User Guide The online VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems You can also press the Help button located on the top right corner of your computer to access VAIO Help and Support Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software programs preinstalled on your computer may come with an online guide These guides are stored on the hard disk as online Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program Some programs may come with a printed guide Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs network settings and other important program settings When your program is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair program problems by restoring the program to any of the previously protected sta
18. g storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible Q i LINK PC Card and USB connectors are not supplied with Limited Power Sources Notice to Users To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For CD RW DVD drive DVD RW drive Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Q AVERTISSEMENT Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier s
19. ible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Microsoft note Certain software product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology Use of the software product s requires agreement to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with applicable product activation procedures Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product s or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfiguration of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO computer Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG 9F1L PCG 9FIR PCG 9F2R Serial Number EE Safety Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your computer to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightnin
20. ifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Gr As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark es gt VAIO Computer Quick Start The Wireless LAN functionality which is incorporated into selected models only has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Giri The Standard for Wireless Fidelity
21. ing Start and then Turn off computer 17 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the application or driver you want to restore If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD s enables you to format your hard disk and restore all original software programs Your computer is returned to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any software programs that were not included with the computer when you purchased it EA O Z gt Using Your Recovery CDs You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual programs and device drivers See Using the Application Recovery
22. interfere with radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Using Cables and Connections Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the EE Cleaning Your Computer telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Cleaning Your Computer Q Clean the computer with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer immediately turn off and unplug the computer It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the
23. ipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Notice to Users This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment you can reach the Sony Customer Information
24. les Vous pouvez contribuer a pr server l environnement en rapportant les piles us es dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche Pour plus d informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs t l phonez le num ro gratuit 1 800 822 8837 Etats Units et Canada uniquement ou visitez http www rbre org Avertissment Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommag es ou qui fuient VAIO Computer Quick Start Do not handle damaged or leaking A lithium ion batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 140 F 60 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionis qui sont endommag es ou qui fuient Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou ex
25. mputer and to the VAIO U Guide r Guide provid jotaded information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main rt Yes gt Click habe to find the latest updates and supplemental informadon about your computer fa cu to view your computer s hardware spedf catons and software information 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics 2 Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information 3 VAIO Computer Specifications List of specifications and software Setting Up A Dial Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up connection The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet Service Provider ISP or setting up an existing account To set up a dial up connection 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer See To connect a telephone cable in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of your online VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears oo Turning On Your Computer New Connection Wizard aA un A we New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard This wizard hel
26. n programs Restart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key A 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to select restart If the computer does not restart 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow gt key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Why did the computer LCD screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on The power indicator turns on if the computer is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen If the display mode is set to external display such as TV press and hold the Fn key while you press F7 several times VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Why doesn t the mouse work properly Q If you are using a Sony USB mouse make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port Q If you are using an external mouse make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the mouse c
27. nformation VAIO Computer Quick Start Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use VAIO Computer Specifications An online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed software programs on your computer See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 31 for more information Microsoft Windows guide Explains how to use the basic features of the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Software CDs Q Microsoft Word Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to your VAIO computer if the application becomes corrupted or is erased Recovery CDs Q Application Recovery CD s Enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost See Using the Recovery CDs on page 37 for more information VAIO Computer Quick Start Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should apply the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments
28. on entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer I installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branche de l interface r seau Ujj oM VAIO Computer Quick Start Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gaz quand vous tes pr s de la fuite L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter T acc s Des connecteurs i LINK PC Card et USB ne sont pas fournis avec des Sources d Energie Limit es 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Pour changer la pile de rechange A veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le bo tier Adressez vous un agen
29. onnector Q If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 38 for more information Why doesn t the touch pad work properly You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer To enable the touch pad 1 Press the Windows key 4 and then press P to open the All Programs menu Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter Select Sony Notebook Setup again and press Enter Press the Right Arrow key gt to select the Device tab 6 Press the Tab key to select the left panel and then press the Down Arrow key 4 to select Pointing Device 7 Press Alt S simultaneously The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 8 Make sure the Buttons tab is selected and press the Up Arrow key and Down Arrow key to change the button assignments Press the Tab key to move between shortcut menus 9 Press Enter to save your changes and close the dialog box Restart the computer to activate the touchpad again Q If your touch pad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments Follow these steps g kb Troubleshooting Your Computer 1 Press the Windows A and the E keys The My Computer window appears 2 Click the Tools menu and select Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears with the Gene
30. ontrols and Ports Front SN WB U N m CF aa 7222 5 gt Z Ce LT PTE SLOSS LIL LES SEF ELS ZE Z WIRELESS LAN Computer screen LCD 8 Memory Stick media indicator Speakers 9 Wireless LAN indicator Keyboard 10 Left and right buttons Touch pad 11 Power button Power indicator 12 Num lock indicator Battery indicator 13 Caps lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator 14 Scroll lock indicator VAIO Computer Quick Start Back 000 gt gt E 1 DC IN port 4 Printer parallel port 2 USB ports 5 Monitor VGA port 3 Serial port 6 Air vent Do not cover this vent when your computer is on Left cd LS ELISE QQ SSS SSS SSS S SSS Applying Ergonomics SS es PC Card slot Microphone jack Q Headphone jack A U D Volume control dial 8 A V OUT jack 33 Ethernet port Telephone line jack i i LLINK IEEE 1394 S400 port There is a protruding dot next to the Microphone jack to distinguish it from other jacks and ports Do not connect a microphone to the Headphone jack A Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the s Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessi
31. operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit tre utilis l interieur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence L expression IC avant le num ro d homologation enregistrement signifie seulement que les sp cifications techniques d Industrie Canada ont t respect es Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted
32. ort The Help and Support Center window appears displaying information about your Microsoft Windows operating system Locating the VAIO User Guide Help and Support Center ee gt 6 Index She Faver tes K Hetey n Support J Options mm __ _ E WNIO Help and Suppor options Windows XP Home Ed tion VAIO User Pick a Help topic Use VAIO Suppo t Agent Guide link VAIO User Guide ee Quick Fix Wizard to repar your VATO software VAIO Mutimedia VAIO Support Agent Help Erowss Common Solutions to resolve general issues Connect to VATO Support Central to access complete support What s new in Windows solutions xP Music video games and ne Ask for assistance C Wi done basis Invke o frend to connect to your conor wth Remote Assistance Networking and the web cet support or find information in Windows XP newsgroups Working remotely Pick a task Customizing your a a ii ce Or your computer up to date vith Windows Update Accessibilty Oru compatible hardware and software for Windows XP 2 Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column A second Help and Support Center window appears which offers detailed information about your computer VAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide Window Help and Support Center Help and Support SP Add to Eavertes 3 Change Yew y nt K Locate in Contents Welcome 1 ulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO co
33. page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation SO C Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Notice to Users RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium ion batteries RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclab
34. poser une temp rature de plus de 60 C vacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Us
35. ps you Connect to the Internet Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Set up home or small office network To continue cick Next Cons Click Next If it is not already selected click Connect to the Internet Click Next Follow the on screen instructions Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data To turn off your computer 1 Close or end all operations Q Close all programs Q Remove the PC Cards Disconnect USB devices Click Start on the Windows taskbar Select the Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu The Turn off computer window appears o O VAIO Computer Quick Start Q Click Turn Off amp Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The computer is off when the power indicator turns off A During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using the power saving modes See Controlling Power Management in the online VAIO Computer User Guide for more information 5 If you are unable to turn off your computer then restart the computer Q Press the key combination Ctrl Alt Delete The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears Select Restart from the Shut Down menu lf you are still unable to turn off the compu
36. r to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button See Locating Controls and Ports on page 19 to locate the reset button Reinsert the power cord and the battery Turn on the computer Why does a BIOS error appear when my computer starts If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 2 3 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter g ____ gt 8 Troubleshooting Your Computer Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key 4 to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If this occurs ona regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Why does the message Operating system not found appear when my computer starts and why won
37. ral tab open 3 Inthe Click items as follows box click to select Single click to open an item point to select 4 Click Apply If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 38 for more information Why doesn t the pointer move when use the touch pad or mouse Q You should restart your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 4 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to select restart If the computer does not restart 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow gt key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse was not installed O VAIO Computer Quick Start Q You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 38 for more information Troubleshootin
38. rning 10 H handling the LCD screen 57 hard disk drive indicator 19 headphone jack 21 help 31 43 I i LINK port 21 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19 hard disk drive 19 Memory Stick media 19 num lock 19 power 19 scroll lock 19 VAIO Computer Quick Start wireless LAN 19 input devices 9 interference 9 internal speaker locating 19 Internet connection 32 J jacks headphone 21 microphone 21 K keyboard locating 19 L LCD screen handling 57 troubleshooting 47 M maintenance 57 manual 31 Memory Stick media indicator 19 microphone jack 21 modem laws governing 10 mouse troubleshooting 48 N network connector 21 num lock 19 0 online support 51 online user guide 31 output devices 9 P PC Card slot 21 phone laws governing 10 ports DC IN 20 i LINK 21 USB 20 power indicator light 19 power button 28 power source 26 programs locating 36 R radio interference 9 Recovery CDs 38 regulatory information 8 restoring data 38 S scroll lock indicator 19 shutting down computer 33 software locating 36 support information 52 Sony Service Center 54 specifications 17 specifications online 32 starting computer 26 startup problems 34 support software 52 Sony 43 System Recovery CD 40 T technical support 43 touch pad locating 19 troubleshooting 48 using 29 troubleshooting 44 LCD screen 47 RO mouse and touch pad 48 startup 34 turning off computer 33 turning on computer 26 TV
39. s fee based but offers immediate response Quicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 A M 5 P M Pacific time 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com telephone 800 275 2273 hours M F 6 A M 6 P M Pacific time RealOne Player RealNetworks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html online email form Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase VAIO Computer Quick Start Windows Operating System Word XP Professional XP Small Business Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4SON YPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com telephone 510 651 0888 Yahoo Yahoo Inc Web site http help yahoo com Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Custom
40. s original state so user data and applications will be lost Why does my computer stop responding or won t turn off It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Q Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q If your computer does not turn off press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu Q If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery from your computer Q If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu amp Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button may result in data loss in files that are currently open Why won t the power management respond Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state Be Troubleshooting Your Computer To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 2 Close all ope
41. se only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1 Slide the release lever to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly VAIO Computer Quick Start Opening the Computer Release lever 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer Power indicator Power button If you hold the power button down the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the computer screen LCD as follows Q To increase light intensity press and release the Fn F5 keys Press the Up Arrow key 1 or Right Arrow key gt Q To decrease light intensity press and release the Fn F5 keys Press the Down Arrow key 4 or Left Arrow key Turning On Your Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a pointing device called a touch pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Touch pad H Pointer SSR S WS ESS NS IE NES Touch pad Left and Right button Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice VAIO Computer Quick Start Action Description Right click Press the right button once In many programs this action displ
42. section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer For more troubleshooting topics refer to the online VAIO Computer User Guide Many problems have simple solutions so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Oooo Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Support Options Program Support Information VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer Why doesn t my computer start Q Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and is turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on See Turning On Your Computer on page 26 for more information Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged If the floppy disk drive is installed in the multipurpose bay make sure it is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Remove the AC adapter and battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery and turn on the power Condensation may cause the compute
43. see 56 Cleaning Your CompUter E E eke 57 Handling the LCD S r en fs 57 WO OX QED DA a N aa 59 Notice to Users 2002 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software spec
44. t de service qualifi Pour le lecteur CD RW DVD le lecteur DVD RW Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros Trade Name Sony Model No PCG 9FIL PCG 9FIR PCG 9F2R Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 Telephone 201 930 6972 For FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation If you have questions about this product you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4 SONY PC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica
45. t Windows start Q If the floppy disk drive is installed in the multipurpose bay make sure it is empty If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive follow these steps 1 2 Turn off the computer and remove the floppy disk Restart the computer and confirm that the Windows operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 2 3 4 5 nN Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Restart the computer Press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears EM VAIO Computer Quick Start 9 Select Yes and press Enter 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 11 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD s to restore the software titles shipped with your computer See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 40 for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your computer to it
46. ter press and hold the power button This operation may result in data loss Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled software programs Upgrading Memory Q Locating Preinstalled Programs VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Memory Depending on the configuration you purchased your computer may accept additional memory modules For information about installation procedures refer to the online VAIO Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 31 The specifications supplied with your computer lists the amount of installed memory and required memory modules for upgrades Locating Preinstalled Programs Your computer comes with a variety of preinstalled audio video programs The following sources offer a list of preinstalled programs descriptions and information VAIO Computer User Guide The Preinstalled Programs chapter of your online VAIO Computer User Guide contains a list of programs descriptions and support information See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 31 for more information Q VAIO Computer Specifications The online file details your computer s hardware specifications and lists preinstalled programs descriptions and support information See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 31 for mor
47. tes Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport CO VAIO Computer Quick Start Program Support Information Q Sony Service Center Adobe Acrobat Reader Photoshop Elements Premiere LE Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com e mail techdocs adobe com telephone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 hours M F 6 A M 5 P M Pacific time America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T Corp Web site http help att net Drag n Drop CD DVD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Web site http www easy co jp dde sony tosupportne html EarthLink Total Access EarthLink Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net telephone 800 890 5128 or 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Program Support Information PC cillin Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support telephone 510 859 0308 900 820 8324 hours M F 8 A M 5 P M Pacific time 1 Support from 510 859 0308 is free of charge but subject to delays Support from 900 820 8324 i
48. tical drive 4 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears click Next Y VAIO Computer Quick Start 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS Setup Utility appears 3 Press the right arrow key to select the Exit menu 4 Press the down arrow key to select Get Default Values and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 5 Press Enter again to select Yes 6 Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and then press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting the Windows operating system Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Troubleshooting This
49. tions However there is no guarantee that interference g O Z gt will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC Ringer Equivalency Number REN for this equ
50. ve heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator VAIO Computer Quick Start Right 1 WIRELESS ON switch 5 OPEN button optical drive 2 HELP button 6 Multipurpose bay 3 Power button 7 Battery bay 4 8 Jog Dial control and BACK button Optical drive Wireless LAN functionality is available on selected models only The multipurpose bay can house either the removable Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit Compact Woofer Bay unit or the internal Ten Key Bay unit The optical drive installed in your computer varies depending on the model you purchased The HELP button enables you to access VAIO Help and Support instantly Applying Ergonomics Bottom Reset button Release switch Tilt stands 2 3 VAIO Computer Quick Start Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and registered so you can take advantage of Sony s many support options You ll also learn how to locate your online VAIO Computer User Guide which contains step by step instructions for operating your computer Turning On Your Computer Using the Touch Pad Registering Your Computer Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide Setting Up A Dial Up Connection Oooooo Turning Off Your Computer VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer To use your computer immediately use the supplied AC adapter as a power sourc

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